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March 2006

The Psychological Consequences of Sexual Trauma

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This document describes current research findings on the effects of childhood and adulthood sexual victimization on women's mental health. Existing data on understudied communities and risk factors for mental health problems are discussed.
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  • General Material
March 2006

Sexual Violence and Homelessness

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This fact sheet provides information on the link between homelessness and sexual violence, the barriers homeless face in receiving services, and what rape crisis centers can do to meet the needs of the homeless. It provides general information on the topic as well as information and statistics specific to Pennsylvania.
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  • General Material
March 2006

Reproductive Rights as Human Rights

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"Reproductive rights activists in the United States underutilize the global human rights framework. This is largely because many are unfamiliar with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and international treaties that protect women's reproductive rights. Reproductive justice advocates should become familiar with the human rights obligations of the U.S. government... Eight Categories of Human Rights: Civil, Political, Economic, Social, Cultural, Environmental, Developmental and Sexual."
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
March 2006

When Deaf and Hearing Meet: Until We Can Communicate with Ease - A work-book for Hearing People Connected to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Disability, and Related Programs

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This workbook offers introductory information about language, culture, and respectful interactions between hearing and Deaf, helping the user feel comfortable, confident, creative, and competent to provide respectful assistance to Deaf individuals.
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  • General Material
February 2006

Washington State's Community Notification Law: 15 Years of Change

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Washington State's Community Notification Law: 15 Years of Change by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy (2006) In 1990, Washington became the first state to authorize the release of information regarding sex offenders to the public. Since then, the law has been amended numerous times to expand its application, increase uniformity across counties, and increase citizen access.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • General Material
February 2006

Casa de Esperanza: Mobilizing Latinas and Latino Communities to End Domestic Violence

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This issue of the BCS newsletter features the strengths-based, community engagement approach of Casa de Esperanza, of St. Paul, MN. The main article describes their work of mobilizing Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic violence.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • General Material
February 2006

Assessment for Lifetime Exposure to Violence as a Pathway to Prevention

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This document provides a brief overview of the research on lifetime exposure to violence and the long-term health consequences of violence. It also examines how assessment for lifetime exposure to violence can create a pathway to prevention.
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  • General Material
February 2006

Intimate Partner Violence and HIV/STD Risk Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Communities

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This report discusses the intersection of violence and HIV in LGBT relationships based on a study conducted in New York, USA.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
February 2006

The Exploitation of Trafficked Women

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This resource is designed for police and other officials who work to address community problems related to trafficking and prostitution and to assist victims of trafficking.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • General Material
February 2006

Marital Rape: New Research and Directions

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This document provides an overview of the research on marital rape including a brief legal history of marital rape; discussion of its occurrence; summary of the effects; and an analysis of practitionersí intervention with marital rape survivors.
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  • Training Tools
  • General Material
January 2006

Safe at any age: A curriculum designed to educate elders in Pennsylvania communities about sexual violence

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This curriculum is designed to educate elders in Pennsylvania communities about sexual violence. The primary audience of this curriculum is persons over the age of 60 who live in a community and do not require full time health care.
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  • General Material
January 2006

Preserving the Core of Roe: Reflections on Planned Parenthood v. Casey

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In Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional right to have an abortion while altering the standard for analyzing restrictions on that right, crafting the "undue burden" standard for abortion restrictions. This Article asks whether Casey's undue burden standard has meaningfully protected a woman's right to an abortion.